Group Notes | May 31

Greater Things
May 31, 2015
Pastor Jonathan Falwell

Open:

Many years ago our friends and acquaintances were limited to our church, job, and location. We would never have imagined a world where we could interact with people around the globe, instantly! What are some pros and cons of “social media?”

Today we begin a series on the ‘Greater Things’ Christ said would be done after He had gone back to the Father. Incredible? Yet when we recall the limits of His human travels, we realize we can reach the entire world with the good news of His free salvation.

Discuss:

God’s Authority:

1. Read John 14:1-11. The truths written in the Bible have always been attacked, but never more so than today. What are some of the reasons?

2. What are some of the promises and claims Jesus made in these verses?

3. Why is it necessary to have the firm foundation of belief that Jesus is who He said He is, before we can share the Gospel?
God’s Provision:

4. Read John 14:12. To do ‘greater works’ involves a condition; what is it? Is Jesus speaking of head knowledge, or heart knowledge?

5. Explain how we can do greater works than Jesus did.

6. Give suggestions how you can be doing greater works, as an ordinary person, with an extraordinary God.
God’s Plan:

7. Read verses 13 and 14. How do we ask the Father for anything? What must prayer involve?

8. What attributes of Jesus Christ are recognized when we pray in the name of Jesus? What would happen if you prayed in your name?

Close:

As you break up into small groups, let these verses comfort you, inspire you, and cause you to magnify Jesus Christ for Who He is! He is sitting at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for you, listening to your prayers, and being willing to give you new life. What an awesome God you serve! Consider your prayers this week: do they fall into the categories He has outlined in these verses? P.T. Forsythe once wrote, “The greatest sin is prayerlessness,” and Dr. Jerry Falwell said “Nothing of eternal signfiicance is ever accomplished apart from prayer.” Pray that God would grant you the desire to talk with Him often.

Memory Verse: John 14:12: “Most assuredly I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to the Father.” (NKJV)